Physical Scientists, All Other Salary in Florida

Other physical scientists in Florida earn the most in Palm Bay (average $158,750 a year) and the least in Tampa ($101,150), across the 4 Florida metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other physical scientists average at $151,150 and the median at $131,690 for 340 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $129,230.

Physical Scientists, All Other average salary by city in Florida

Palm Bay$158,750
Miami$140,760
Crestview$119,100
Tampa$101,150

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Palm Bay	$158,750	$157,710	$135,800	$119,772	100
Miami	$140,760	$130,940	$114,670	$107,475	114
Crestview	$119,100	$115,110	$101,340	$92,617	97
Tampa	$101,150	$106,330	$78,850	$79,989	101

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Florida has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Physical Scientists, All Other salary in other states

Physical Scientists, All Other salary by city and state

More about pay in Florida

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-2099.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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